BUFFALO'S REEF
116 EGLIN PKWY NE, Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 · 850-243-9464
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomato 44F, Shredded Lettuce 55F for 2 hours. Employees iced items to chill.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2023002815 | Jan 12, 2023 | May 11, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents throughout kitchen have dust buildup.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Debris buildup on top of dish machine.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler have rust buildup.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles damaged and stained throughout kitchen and front of the house seating area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler vents soiled with mold like substance.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler floor not sealed.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upon inspection observed multiple rusted shelves inside walk-in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomato 44F, Shredded Lettuce 55F for 2 hours. Employees iced items to chill.
Equipment in poor repair. Air conditioning for establishment is broken. Operator has ordered repairs/replacement unit.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles/vents throughout kitchen have dust buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust buildup on ceiling/over door in walk in cooler.
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